Theater of the Absurd
by: Michael Shields Coming on the heels of Kanye West storming off the stage in Tampa mid-show, we discuss…
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Blue Chips 2
by: Michael Shields Action Bronson and Party Supplies reunite for a sequel to their highly-acclaimed mixtape, Blue Chips….. The…
Arcade Fire — Reflektor
by: Chris Thompson and Michael Shields Arcade Fire’s latest album, Reflektor, finds the Canadian indie rock band opening themselves…
Phish in Wingsuit
by: Christopher Rockwell In breaking with one of Rock and Roll’s greatest traditions, Phish’s Halloween spectacular comes up short…….
Hesitation Marks
by: Heather Fawn An ardent NIN fan digs into their latest, Hesitation Marks, an album that encompasses their entire…
Run The Jewels
by: Tom Rau and Michael Shields Two of Across the Margin’s longtime contributors break down EL-P and Killer Mike’s…
Ruby Red
by: Michael Shields We take a quick look at one of this year’s most pleasant surprises: The Love Language’s…
The First Rays
By Chris Thompson The surprising influence of a genre on one of the greatest musicians of our time…. When…
Best Songs of 2013 (So Far)
There’s been so much amazing music released as of late that it’s coming at us from almost every direction….
Branching Out
by: Douglas Grant A fan’s loyalty ofttimes becomes challenged when an artist chooses to take risks. We ask…..Is this…
Bathing in Falsetto
A look back at a decade of music that finds me here today bathing in falsetto. How I grew to…
Mistaken For Strangers
by: Michael Shields A new documentary takes you on the road with The National, while exploring what it means…